‘Ie’ie Earrings by Sonny Ching and Paradisus, Sterling Silver .39″W x .91″H $62.50
$62.50
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‘Ie’ie Earrings by Sonny Ching and Paradisus, Sterling Silver .39″W x .91″H $62.50
One of the five plants used to adorn the kuahu of Laka, goddess of the hula. Many traditional uses existed for ʻIe’ie. Kaula was made for the tying of house-posts, hīna’i baskets and fish traps. The foundation for mahi’ole (helmets) worn by ali’i were also made from ‘ie’ie. While it is considered one the many plant forms of Laka, it also represents the goddess Lauka’ie’ie who was raised by ‘Ōhi’a and ‘Ie’ie. A branch of ‘Ie’ie is their kinolau upon the kuahu and is reflective of the motivation and determination sought in hula . . .
About the Artist
When Sonny was born, his great grandmother stated that he would become a chanter. It was when Sonny turned four-years-old that his grandmother started teaching him chants and then would progress to dancing hula. At twelve-years-old, Sonny’s father decided that he should not dance hula. However, his grandmother continued to teach him hula in secret without permission. Ironically, Sonny’s father is now his biggest supporter. His halau, Na Mamo o Pu’uanahulu, is very accomplished and well known around the world.
The dimensions listed in the ‘additional information’ tab includes packing for shipment.
‘Ie’ie Earrings by Sonny Ching and Paradisus, Sterling Silver .39″W x .91″H $62.50
Additional information
Weight | 1.4 lbs |
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Dimensions | 6.39 × 6.91 × 6 in |
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